Pay: $31 - $35 per hr - DEpending on Qualifications and Experience
Delight little customers with big appetites - provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
Competitive pay - at least 5% above award
Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
Cook at Goodstart
, you'll create delicious, healthy meals that fuel young minds and bodies, becoming a cherished part of our community.
Your passion for food and commitment to quality will play a crucial role in shaping the daily experiences of the children in our care.
In this role, you will:
Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies
Use your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
Maintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic
Work a part time roster of 25 hours per week, 8:30am - 1:30pm
About Goodstart Bowen:
support children to learn, grow wiith healthy and nutritious meals
Join a vibrant and enthusiastic team where educators create a safe, nurturing environment built on encouragement, praise, achievement and genuine connections with children and families.
Make learning fun by incorporating cooking and nutrition into the learning programs
Enjoy thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, including our community-funded playground, developed with input from children, families and the local community.
WhatGoodstart can offer you:
We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates




50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You'll need:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
Current QLD Working with Children Check
Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.
We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be secure, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm.
As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.
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